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2005 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 488
Latest campaign: Dec 22, 2015

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Steering	2	Nov 5, 2014	14V704000 13V385000
Exterior lighting	1	Dec 22, 2015	15V861000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Jun 13, 2006	06E056000
Electrical system	1	Nov 9, 2005	05V518000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 22, 2015Latest campaign


Dec 22, 201515V861000	Exterior lighting: headlights A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V861000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured October 3, 2001, to August 2, 2005. The affected vehicles have a lighting control module (LCM) that may fail, resulting in a loss of headlights. Risk A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LCM, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S39. Campaign NHTSA 15V861000 · Dec 22, 2015
Nov 5, 201414V704000	Steering: rack and pinion pinion shaft Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a… DetailsHide details for campaign 14V704000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed. Risk Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25. Campaign NHTSA 14V704000 · Nov 5, 2014
Aug 29, 201313V385000	Steering If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V385000 What's wrong Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate. Risk If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08. Campaign NHTSA 13V385000 · Aug 29, 2013
Jun 13, 200606E056000	Fuel system, gasoline FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E056000 What's wrong CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED. Risk FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Remedy UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876. Campaign NHTSA 06E056000 · Jun 13, 2006
Nov 9, 200505V518000	Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery cables THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE AND COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V518000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE INCLUDES A FUSIBLE LINK THAT MAY CONTACT AND SUBSEQUENTLY CHAFE ON A #2 CROSS MEMBER ATTACHING BOLT. Risk THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE AND COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUSIBLE LINK AND POSITION IT AWAY FROM THE CROSS MEMBER BOLT. IF THE FUSIBLE LINK HAS ALREADY CHAFED AND COPPER WIRES HAVE BEEN EXPOSED, THE FUSIBLE LINK WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673, OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140. Campaign NHTSA 05V518000 · Nov 9, 2005

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component488

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

488Complaints filed

24Involving a crash

5Involving a fire

21Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Exterior lighting	293	60	2	0	0
Electrical system	75	15	4	4	3
Air bags	67	14	5	0	6
Vehicle speed control	39	8	13	3	12
Seat belts	36	7	0	0	0
Steering	20	4	1	0	1
Service brakes	17	3	3	1	1
Structure	11	2	1	0	2
Hydraulic	10	2	1	0	0
Unknown or other	9	2	0	1	1
Engine and engine cooling	9	2	2	0	0
Visibility	8	2	0	0	0
Tires	8	2	1	0	0
Power train	5	1	0	0	0
Engine	5	1	0	1	1

15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Exterior lighting
“The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the front headlights flickered on and off before turning off. The failure had occurred while the contact was driving at night.”
Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764784
Steering
“The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel failed to operate as intended causing the contact to have driven straight instead of turning.”
Filed 05/08/2026 · ODI 11736525
Power train
“my vehicle was running fine, than all of a sudden the transmission would not shift, i was like omg, what is going on, i had my son with me, my son was driving, he was so scared, i was like take a side street, stay level…”
Filed 09/27/2025 · ODI 11690119

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2005 Mercury Grand Marquis recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The most recent, 15V861000 (reported December 22, 2015), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls for?

The largest group is steering, with 2 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (1), fuel system, gasoline (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 293 complaints out of 488 filed with NHTSA (60%). Across all complaints, owners reported 24 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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